Author: Priya Grewal

People in general don’t get as many cavities as they once did, thanks to fluoride toothpaste and mouth rinses. Good oral hygiene practices can reduce the likelihood of cavities, but cavities can still happen to anyone, at any age; even baby teeth can get cavities. Cavities are caused by decay and can get worse if …

When you have a toothache, it is an indication that something is wrong with your teeth or their roots, and you should see a dentist to determine the cause. There may be some cases in which pain in your teeth or gums is coming from another source, but if a toothache is persistent or comes back, you should see a …

Mouthwash or mouth rinses are often used by people to eliminate bad breath quickly. Mouthwashes can temporarily relieve bad breath, but they cannot remove the underlying cause of bad breath. Repeatedly using mouthwash to remove bad breath is a sign that a problem exists, like gingivitis, which needs to be checked …

Dry heat in our homes causes the humidity levels indoors to drop dramatically, and this can lead to dry skin, and dry lips. The skin on your lips is very thin, which is why it dries so quickly and shows such dramatic effects, usually much more quickly and often than the skin on your arms and legs. Fighting dry, …

Sedation dentistry is a term you may have heard but are not sure what it means. Some dental procedures are always done under sedation, especially procedures that involve surgery. However, sedation dentistry refers to sedation that can be used for any dental procedure- even simple ones. The reason is that dental …

When it comes to bad breath, we’ve all been culprits. The key is getting to it and fixing it as fast as possible, and hopefully before any friends are lost. The majority of breath mints are high in sugar. Sugar does not actually hurt the teeth or gums directly, but it feeds bacteria, allowing the harmful …

It is no secret that tobacco products are running rampant in today’s society as nearly every corner bombards us with the latest nicotine-filled substance. We repeatedly hear of the devastating effects of cigarettes and cigars on our lungs, but it’s time we take a closer look at the horrifying impacts …